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Admissions Process

The priority application deadline is January 15th, 2026 for applying for the 2027-2028 academic year. 

Our 3 Step Admissions Process

Step 1 - Attend a Tour & Coffee
Come and see our HAWKS in action!  Schedule a tour.
 
Step 2 - Fill out the SJS Application
Ready to apply?  Fill out the application by clicking Apply Now!
 
Step 3 - SJS Shadow Day
Contact the SJS Admissions Team to set up a Shadow Day for incoming students 1st-8th grade.
 
Once these 3 steps are complete, we will contact you with more information and our admissions decision.
 
An application will not be considered complete until the Admissions office receives:
  • An application for admission
  • A $150.00 non-refundable application fee
  • A copy of the child’s birth certificate
  • A copy of the child's current Report Card (incoming 1st-8th graders only)
  • A copy of the child's current Standardized Test Scores (incoming 1st-8th graders only)
  • A copy of the child’s baptismal certificate (if applicable)

Upon receipt of a completed application for students entering 1st-8th grade, prospective families will be contacted to schedule a required Shadow Day that will include an academic screening with one of our staff members.
Families will then be notified of the admissions decision via the email listed on their application. A timeline will be given for confirmation if an acceptance is offered. To secure the spot, the New Family Acceptance Fee of $1000 is due.
 

Admissions Policy

St. Josaphat School administration considers a number of factors in making acceptance decisions. These include parishioner status, available space, appropriate fit, admission age, diversity and long-term commitment to St. Josaphat School.
 

Admission Age

We follow the Illinois State Laws regarding age of students entering preschool and kindergarten.  Children must be of the following age on or before September 1st:
 
PK3 – 3 years
PK4 – 4 years
Kindergarten – 5 years
 

Admissions Criteria

In order to maintain an acceptable class size in each grade, it is sometimes necessary to limit enrollment. When this is the case, the following priority is applied in accepting students:
  1. Returning students
  2. Siblings of currently enrolled and returning students
  3. Children of active St. Josaphat parish families
  4. Children of active parishioners of parishes without schools, including transfer students from other Catholic schools that are closing or merging
  5. Children of St. Josaphat parishioners who do not qualify as active parishioners
  6. Catholic children of non-parishioners
  7. Non-Catholic children